Two teenagers have been arrested after a skip was set alight in Horley in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Officers were called to Albert Road at about 1.30am on Tuesday after the contents of a skip were deliberately set alight.

Two 17-year-old boys from Horley were arrested a short time later and remain in police custody.

Reigate and Banstead Neighbourhood Sergeant Dan Gutierrez said: "This fire is not believed to be connected to the recent spate of arson offences in the Reigate and Banstead borough.

"Setting light to any property is a serious offence as it has the opportunity to spread and endanger life or further damage.

"What may seem like a joke or a game can have serious consequences and we will always take action against those responsible for causing damage to our neighbourhoods.

"I hope the swift arrest of two people in connection with this offence goes some way to reassure the public that all incidents of this nature are taken extremely seriously and suspects will be dealt with robustly."

Anyone who can assist with the investigation should contact Surrey Police on 101, quoting reference 45140063200, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.